This 3M 20"x20"x1" Filtrete High Performance 1" filter, also known as 3M 20x20x1 - 3M EA02DC captures at least 90% of large airborne particles from the air passing through the filter. They outperform all non - electrostatic air filters including three - month pleated, washable and fiberglass 1" filters. Filtrete high performance filters carry a ,MPR, micro particle rating of 2200 and captures small and large particles including smoke, smog, and particles that carry viruses. They also meet the American Lung Association® indoor air quality guidelines. Asthma and allergies strike 1 out of 4 Americans. That's over 60 million people. 3m filters not only remove dust, pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold, smog, spores, and bacteria they remove pet odors, tobacco odors, and some odors. We feel eliminating or decreasing your exposure to substance that you are allergic to is the simplest way of finding relief from allergies. The less allergy-causing material you breathe in, the more comfortable you will be. Managing the indoor air quality of your environment is the first step in controlling your allergies. Changing your furnace filter is as important as which filter you choose. All filters trap dust and dirt which over time will create stress on your HVAC system. To prevent this, check your filter monthly. If you see dirt on the filter it's time to replace it.
Product Code EA02 3M Filter
Product Code EA02DC single 3M Filter
Product Code EA02DC-6 six pack 3M Filters
UPC Code 051111022733
UPC Code 5111102273

Removes Dust Mites which is a combination of dead flaky skin and dust mite, this debris lives in our beds, chairs, couches, and our children's toy stuff animals. Dustmite debris is almost as effective as pollen at causing symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, and watery eyes.

Pollen when breathed into the human body causes the immune system to produce large amounts of antibodies, which in turn causes chemicals such as histamines to be released. The release of these chemicals cause the body to have symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes.

Mold when found in wood, ceiling tiles, wallpaper, paint, carpet, drywall, and insulation is disturbed mold spores are released into the air. Mold spores can cause symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and irritated eyes.

Pet dander tiny pieces of particles that come off of your dog or cat. This dander either floats, suspended in the air or stick to whatever they land on. Allergic to pet dander can be very serious including symptoms such as swollen eyes and throat, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, or even asthma attacks.

Smog even if you live in the remote countryside in a small town with little to no industry chances are the air in your home contains smog. Smog, a combination of smoke and fog, finds its way from industrial areas of the world right to your door step. Breathing in smog for pro-longed periods of time can not only cause allergic symptoms such as irritated eyes, and running nose, but also more serious respiratory issues such as wheezing, coughing, asthma attack, and sore throat.

Smoke cigar, cigarette, fireplace smoke contain very tiny particles composed of wood tar, gases, soot that can cause severe irritation and allergic reaction in some people and even trigger bronchitis or asthma attacks. Smoke also contains carcinogens which could also lead to lung disease and cancer.

Bacteria can be found everywhere. While some bacteria is beneficial to us, "bad bacteria" can cause problems such as pneumonia, strep, staph and many other infections. Only the highest quality air filters can remove bacteria and prevent its growth once trapped.

Features

Tough construction, extended surface and long service life are features and benefits which makes 3M's pleat an excellent option for meeting the requirements in today's filtration market. It is important to know what static pressure is. This filter is one of our top sellers. Filtrete High Performance Filters include: Filtrete Maximum Allergen Reduction Filter

We have pets and this filter not only reduced the dander that made it into our air, but we do not have to dust as often either.

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Great Performance of Filtrete!

September 19, 2010

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Anonymous Person from Signal Mountain, TN United States

My family definitely experiences a health benefit from the Filtrete allergy filters. We feel better, and dust collects on furniture much less quickly. Particularly with pets in the home, we would not use anything but Filtrete!